[2] The phone was officially announced with the Sony Xperia miro by Sony Mobile Communications on 13 June 2012 and was officially released worldwide during August 2012.

[5] Only one SIM is used at a time; a hardware button on the right hand side of the device is used to switch between them.

The device runs on Android 4.0.4 (ice cream sandwich) operating system and is integrated with Sony's social media service called Timescape.

The software also includes Sony's xLOUD audio filter technology for better music experience and it features stereo FM radio with RDS.

Similar to the Xperia miro, the phone is capable of 3D and Motion gaming and is also connected to the Sony Entertainment Network, allowing users to access Music & Video Unlimited.